S. (Shaoni) Wang, Dr

Shaoni Wang, a postdoctoral researcher at the University Colledge Groningen, is engrossed in exploring the dynamics of social systems. Her passion lies in unraveling the intricate relationship between individual behaviours and collective phenomena using computational modeling, particularly through agent-based modeling. Her research delves into the dynamics of group performance, opinion evolution, and polarisation.

Driven by a desire to deepen our understanding of societal complexities, Shaoni actively seeks collaborations with researchers from diverse backgrounds. She is currently involved in two main projects: the INCITE-DEM project, which aims to foster Inclusive Citizenship in a Changing World through interdisciplinary methodologies, and the "Erasmus+” project ActIPLEx, which seeks to mitigate social polarization among young people by educating them about its dangers and the underlying mechanisms.

Main areas of expertise: social complexity, modelling human behavior, agent-based modelling, and opinion dynamics.